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Who Shot Shinzo Abe and Why? Everything We Know So Far
According to a report by The Manichi, the accused to shot the Shinzo Abe told the police that he intended to target this senior official of the group but he was reportedly not at the scene at the time.
1 min read8 Jul 2022Shinzo Abe shooting raises policy doubts from analysts as Yen gains
The shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is spurring market debate over a potential loss of support for Bank of Japan’s super easy monetary policy after an initial rush to haven assets Friday.
3 min read8 Jul 2022Japan ex-PM Abe's office investigated over funding scandal
The scandal involves a 2018 annual dinner party for which Abe’s guests paid a 5,000 yen feeJapanese law prohibits politicians from giving gifts to constituents.
1 min read24 Nov 2020India, Japan call for strong partnership in post-COVID world
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Indian counterpart agreed that a strong partnership between their nations will be critical in charting the course for the global community in the post-coronavirus world
1 min read10 Sep 2020'Deeply touched,' says Shinzo Abe after PM Modi wishes him a speedy recovery
Abe said last week he was suffering a recurrence of the ulcerative colitis, and that he no longer felt able to continue as prime minister
2 min read31 Aug 2020In race to replace Japan's Abe, loyalist Suga emerges as strong contender
A self-made politician, Suga was chosen by Abe in 2012 for the pivotal role of chief cabinet secretaryTalk of Suga as a contender bubbled up in April 2019 after he unveiled the new imperial era name
3 min read29 Aug 2020Shinzo Abe says 'gut wrenching' resignation leaves goals unfinished
In a country once known for its short-tenured prime ministers, the departure marks the end of an unusual era of stability that saw the Japanese leader strike up strong ties with President Donald Trump even as Abe's ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China
5 min read29 Aug 2020Japan PM Shinzo Abe announces resignation over ill health
Abe, Japan’s longest-serving premier, has been battling ulcerative colitis for yearsAbe said he wanted to avoid a political vacuum as the country copes with covid-19 pandemic
2 min read28 Aug 2020Pained to hear about my dear friend Shinzo Abe's ill health: PM Modi
'With your wise leadership and personal commitment, the India-Japan partnership has become deeper and stronger than ever before,' tweets PM ModiJapan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said Friday he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced
1 min read28 Aug 2020World leaders praise Japan PM Abe's contributions to ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's office said Abe dedicated many years to the development of bilateral relationsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has worked with Abe during both of his spells in office, said she regrets his resignation
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared